THIS WEEK
11/4 - Texas Motor Speedway (Fort Worth)
LOOKING AHEAD
11/11 - Phoenix Int'l Raceway (AZ)
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10/28 - Martinsville Speedway (VA) - click here
10/21 - Kansas Speedway - click here
10/13 - Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC) - click here
10/7 - Tallageda Superspeedway (AL) - click here
9/30 - Dover International Speedway (DE) - click here
KEEP UP WITH THE EATS IN 2012
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SIDE DISHES...
Food, Racing & More
Nationwide Series Driver Hosts Cajun Cookoff in Texas!
Join Speedeats.com's Matthew Dillner and NASCAR driver Hal Martin Racing at the No. 19 TriStar Motorsports Nationwide Series hauler for a Louisiana Gumbo Cookoff on Friday, November 2nd. Are YOU afraid of the ROUX? Sponsored by Tabasco (straight from La!), three different types of authentic Cajun-style gumbo from Louisiana's finest amateur chefs and tailgaters. Help us judge who's best and see if you can "take the heat" of true Gulf Coast gumbo (we'll treat you to a bowl!) For more information, visit www.HalMartinRacing.com and pop by on Friday from 12:30-4pmCT!
Texas is For Barbecue!
The restaurant is only open Fri, Sat and Sunday. North Main is known for their ribs. They say the are the best in the world. This BYOB place is a Texas favorite. They serve a buffet style meal with loads of bbq favs. Their meat is Hickory smoked for up to 12 hours.
North Main BBQ
406 N Main St
Euless, TX
(817) 267-7821
visit their website click here
Kolache HEAVEN!
In one of the most random food visits we've experienced, we took a trip...on a tip from a friend. On the way to Austin, in the little town of West, TX is a food find like no other. It's called "The Czech Stop." A Czechlosovakian Bakery in a truck stop. It's perfect. The Kolaches are amazing. If you dont know what a Kolache is: It's a pastry. Some has sweets, cheese or fruit. Some have meats, onions and cheeses. They are A-Mazing.
The Czech Stop
105 North College Avenue West, TX 76691
(254) 826-4170
visit their site click here
Hard Eight BBQ
Our buddy Nicky Morse (SPEED's The Racing Chef) gave us a tip about this place. Their ribs and brisket are amazing. We love how they decrible one of our favorite deserts... "slap-yo’-gran’ma- good banana pudding." This family owned barbecue place is spreading across Texas. With three locations (a fourth coming soon right near Texas Motor Speedway), Hard Eight is a place you need to put on your list.
688 Freeport Parkway
Coppell, TX
972-471-5462
visit their site click here
Fantasy Showdown
Our very own Matthew Dillner is on set again for NASCAR.com's Fantasy Showdown. The show helps you break down who you should have in your lineup for your NASCAR Fantasy League.
CZECH STOP! Kolaches in West, TX
It's as random and brilliant as it sounds...just click and watch!
I dont know what tops a food find in a gas station? Seriously. Chef Point Cafe is a must if you are in town for the race at Texas Motor Speedway.
Chef Point Cafe
It's a restaurant in a Gas Station. You heard it. A gas station. But wait, it's a highly recommended, award winning place that has been featured on a few TV Shows. Yeah, listening now? C
ome ready for some five-star food and heck, you can get a fill up too! The wonderful wait-staff suggested I try the Duck. I'm not a fan of duck but they were so convincing that I gave it a try. It was fabulous. Their bread pudding will make your toes curl! THIS is your place Texas weekend.
5901 Watauga Rd
Watauga, TX
(817) 656-0080
Esparzas
Located in historic downtown Grapevine, TX, Esparza's is a gem. It's in an old house-like building. It's eclectic and offers a creative menu of Tex-Mex dining. You can eat inside or outside under draped lights.
I introduced my friends from Racing Electronics to this place and they have been going ever since. My favorite item on the menu... QUESO FLAMEADO, a skillet of melted monterey jack cheese topped with your choice of beef steak or chnicken sauteed in gralic butter with onions and bell Peppers, finished with more melted monterey jack cheese!
124 East Worth Street
Grapevine, TX
(817) 481-4668
visit their site click here
Babe's Chicken
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When I first saw this place and saw the lines outside, I knew something was special about it. Inside, mix-matched chairs, picnic tables and a friendly staff awaits you. Fried Chicken is the name of their game.... simply put. They only have fried-chicken and chicken-fried steak on their menu. Served family style with Mashed potatoes, biscuits, salad and corn. Tony Stewart loves this place!
104 North Oak
Roanoke, Texas
(817) 491-2900
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Twisted Root Burger Company
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This place is pretty cool! Three chefs who were sick of eating ordinary burgers opened this place. The burger menu is fantasitc and creative. They have their own rootbeer and homemade condiments. Last time at Twister Root, MD had a Venison/Bison Burger with jalepenos that was Uber-Yummy. Check it out... it's just minutes from the track and across from Babe's Chicken!
101 South Oak Street
Roanoke, TX
(817) 490-6628
Tolbert's Restaurant
Known for their award winning chili, this is a great choice for people staying in Grapevine. Tolbert's serves up Texas / Southwest favorites. It's also a good place for an adult beverage and some live music. They also serve "Donkey Tails." No, not actual tails from a donkey... cheese filled dogs wrapped in a tortilla and fried!
423 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas
(817) 421.4888
visit their site click here
Cattlemen's Steakhouse
Going to the Historic Stockyards? Well, before you watch some bull-riding and square dancing with a cold beverage at Billy Bob's... hit this place. Cattlemen's is a famous steakhouse. Don't get a salad, or chicken. BEEF is their specialty. They've been doing great steaks for over 62-years at Cattlemen's. Have also heard that Mike Wallace is a big fan of this joint!
2458 N Main St,
Fort Worth, TX
(817) 624 3945
visit their site click here
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HEATH CHERRY
Rear-Tire Carrier #11 FedEX Toyota
Joe Gibbs Racing
La Hacienda Ranch
5250 Texas 121 Colleyville, TX
(817) 318-7500
"Best Mexican food anywhere," says Heath.
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